ADVANTAGES OF THE DISTANCE LEARNING MODEL
The distance learning model has many advantages
over the regular mechanism of education. It caters to various categories of
students who wish to pursue higher education but their aspirations are pinned
down by constraints such as those of time and money. Students can chose to
study a distance learning degree in BA for various disciplines which can help
them acquire the skills and knowledge that they shall need in becoming
successful professionals in their lives. A degree in BA can help the students
establish successful careers in various fields. A BA degree is perhaps the most
employable course. After pursuing a bachelor’s degree in arts, students can
seek employment across a large number of sectors.
Notable
advantages: One
of the other notable advantages of pursuing a bachelor’s degree in arts are
that it can help the students pursue their studies along with their
professional careers. There are many students who are already working but wish
to study particular disciplines and subjects of their interests. A bachelor’s
degree in arts can help such students to further their ambitions. Also there
are various other students who wish to study more than one course at a
time. For such students the distance
learning model is a real boon because they can study the courses of their
choice along with their careers.
Unique
and innovative methods of teaching: Typically in Distance learning courses, the
students are not expected to attend regular teaching in classes in universities
and institutes, rather the students are needed to undertake some amount of self
study at a regular basis. Along with this the students are also provided full
support and assistance in their studies. They are given study materials and
help. Often a special mechanism is formulated for students in which they can
easily access the data base of the institute and study from the course material
available to them online. This is called virtual teaching. Many institutes also
carry out regular classes online through innovative methods such as video
conferencing etc. This is truly a unique
opportunity for the students as they get to build the career of their dreams
without engaging in the hassles of attending regular classes.
Distance
learning model:
Most of these universities that offer distance learning, online or part
time courses charge a very nominal sum as their fees. Thus this method of
teaching is emerging more and more popular with the students with time.